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Lov Family History

Lov Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Low, Loy, Love, Lou, Loo, Lo, Loi, Los, Loh, Loe

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Where is the Lov family from?

You can see how Lov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lov family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lov families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lov family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lov's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lov families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lov ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lov. 100% of Lov women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lov census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 478 immigration records available for the last name Lov. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lov. For the veterans among your Lov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lov lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lov in 1964 was 80, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lov ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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